Situated north of the Yangtze River, about 165km from Nanjing, Taizhou's history stretches back two thousand years. It is famous for its culture, being the hometown of many well-known Chinese such as the writer Shi Nai'an (1296-1372) and the painter and cal ligrapher Zheng Banqiao (1693-1765). Once known for its riverscape, consisting of the Ring River and other rivers, in more recent years modernization has destroyed the city's connection with the rivers that encircle and pass it. But now the new masterplan for Taizhou defines Ring River as the city's 'green necklace' and also includes a redesign of the Ring River area and its waterfront.
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